{"product_id":"9780755386437","title":"Ashes to Ashes (Francis Hancock Mystery 3): A page-turning World War Two crime thriller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs London burns, an unlikely hero unearths a series of brutal murders...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAshes to Ashes \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eis the third novel in the acclaimed Francis Hancock World War Two crime series by Barbara Nadel. Perfect for fans of Martin Walker and Maureen Jennings. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A great depiction of the period and a touchingly involuntary new sleuth' - \u003ci\u003eGuardian \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the German Luftwaffe bomb the capital, undertaker Francis Hancock suddenly finds himself caught up in the middle of a terrifying abduction plot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's 29 December, 1940, the night that Hitler has chosen to destroy London under a barrage of flaming incendiary bombs. Their main target - St Paul's cathedral - is where Hancock is sheltering from the onslaught. But the First World War veteran doesn't just have bombs to contend with; a young girl, who was also sheltering in the cathedral, has vanished. Then some of those charged with protecting the building are brutally murdered. Hancock must face his own demons and fears in his struggle to catch those responsible and bring them to justice...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003ci\u003eAshes to Ashes\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eThe details of people's ordinary lives adds so much depth to the story\u003c\/b\u003e'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The tale covers \u003cb\u003emadness, loyalty, patriotism, priorities, faith\u003c\/b\u003e - all the deep stuff Barbara Nadel tackles so well'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Barbara Nadel is a \u003cb\u003eseriously perceptive, interesting writer\u003c\/b\u003e'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Headline Book Publishing, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47121823367408,"sku":"9780755386437","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780755386437_p0.jpg?v=1763640994","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780755386437","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}